This is the link to a long story that goes on 2 years after the nomad war. Very good story and easy to get into.
http://lancersfanfics.tripod.com/id1.html
EDIT: Forget the link here it is.
Bret Bretonians : Saviours of Sirius
Introduction
2 Years After The Nomad Incident
The war was over and peace reigned over Sirius. President Jacobi, Queen Carina, Shogun Matsumoto, and Chancellor Koller had met the Family heads of the Corsairs and Outcasts at Curacao to discuss the formation of the New Hispanic Republic. Discussions had lasted many months but were successful. The 4 Great Houses united with their ancient Brethren to combine their ancient ties. Treaties were made with the new Republic of Hispania and trade was profitable. Liberty, Bretonia, Kusari, and Rheinland helped to bring Hispania on up to their technological level and supplied them with mining vessels and construction rigs. Trade Lanes and Jump Gates were put up through out the Omicron Systems. Cryer Pharmaceuticals devised a cure for Cardamine use to enable the Outcasts to leave their home without it. Artifact trading was once again legalised with strict controls over its trading.
Trent had stayed on Manhatten. During the Nomad wars he had made himself rich with Freelance work and spent most of his days lounging around. He still did Freelancing not for the credits, just the thrill.
Juni had been promoted to Assistant Director within the LSF by direct recommendation of President Jacobi.
King was also promoted in the LSF to Junis position of Commander.
Lord Hakkera kept his secret ties with the Blood Dragons and remained prefect of Honshu.
Herr Von Claussen disappeared after the final battle.
Quintaine and Sinclair now worked directly for Orillion onboard the Osiris deep inside the Dyson Sphere.
Finally, Orillion. The Order rebuilt their home on Toledo and constructed Research Base Hathor inside the Dyson Sphere.
Everybody involved knew the Nomads hadnt been destroyed. With the redistribution of power they moved through the Hyper Gate to an as of yet unknown system. The Order had to deal with minor Nomad incursions every so often but recently, it had become very quiet.
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Chapter 1 - Discovery
For the last 18 months, the Order, with top secret funding from Liberty, had created an unmanned probe, suitable for Hyper Gate travel.
Orillion had given the order to launch the probe into the unknown system.
The probe had been set for 48 hours surveillance of the unknown system directly on the other side.
The new shield configuration held out, passing through the hyper gate with out any problems. Two days later it returned for study on Hathor.
Quintaine and Sinclair had been studying the findings that the probe brought back and were to present the findings to Orillion.
What have you got for me Doctor Asked Orillion.
The findings are astounding Replied Quintaine. The probe visited just the one system on the other side and has picked up at least 8 planets and if Im right, at least 12 Jump Holes
What do you suggest Doctor?
The only way we can get proper readings is by sending through a manned exhibition
This confirmed to Orillion what he had already wanted to do.
Thank you Doctor
There was one other thing Explained Quintaine.
Data from the probe suggests that there is a large debris field just on the other side. The materials are as of yet unknown. We have no records of anything like these
Continue with your research Doctor. Report back to me in 2 weeks with your findings"
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Chapter 2 Bar Talk
Trent was drinking in Pittsburgh bar when he was alerted to an incoming transmission on his neural net.
Trent here
Colonel Trent, This is Orillion
Orillion! How are the Nomad Incubi these days? Trent asked.
Their quiet Trent. Have you any contact with Juni or King?
Im meeting King here on Pittsburgh in about half an hour. He can never resist cheap drinks!
Junko?
I havent seen her for a while. She too busy with the LSF
Oh replied Orillion. Youll see her again soon. Trent, we need you to come to the Osiris. Bring King with you. Im downloading co-ordinates into your Neural net now. Come as soon as you can colonel
Whats this about? asked Trent
Not over the Comms channel. Youll be briefed on the Osiris. See you soon. Orillion out
45 minutes passed until King arrived at the bar.
Your late said Trent while smirking at King. He didnt really care.
Sorry about that buddy replied King. I landed half an hour ago but I had to make a pit stop first. I think it was some dodgy Synth paste or something. Ive been shi
Trent interrupted. About to give far to much info their King. Anyway, we cant stop. I received a transmission from Orillion. He wants us on the Osiris
You never listen do you. You remember what happened the last time?
Ok, your right. Were still going!
Where is the Osiris? asked King
Co-ordinates indicate the Dyson Sphere
Lets go then
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Chapter 3 Reunited
Trent and King flew through the Omicron systems without excitement and had arrived at the Osiris.
On the deck of the Osiris, Trent and King were greeted with a familiar face.
Lord Hakkera
Welcome back Mr Trent. Its good to see you again
Its been a while Lord Hakkera
Yes it has Trent. Please come with me. There is someone else that wants to see you.
Trent and King followed Lord Hakkera down to engineering.
A voice greeted Trent upon entering engineering.
Ah Mr Trent, my saviour!
Herr von Claussen, your ok! Were the hell did you go?
I went back to Rheinland Trent. I continued my work on the Bundscuh rebel base. I owed them for their sacrifices
Well, its good to see your ok
Thank you Trent. You as well
Er Mr Trent. There is someone else who wishes to speak with you alone, please come with me. King, may I suggest you go to the briefing room. Orillion is waiting for you
King left to go to Orillion while Hakkera led Trent to the crew quarters.
We are here Mr Trent. Orillion would like to see you in 20 minutes
Thanks Lord Hakkera
Lord Hakkera left Trent to make his way to the briefing room.
Trent entered the room.
Hello Trent. Its good to see you again
Juni?
I was beginning to think we werent partners any more Trent Juni said with a smile.
Trent smiled back. He wasnt too sure what to say.
Howve you been? Trent asked.
Good Trent. I want to ask you
Orillion came over the comms channel in Junis room interrupting her.
Colonel Trent, Colonel Zane, please come to the briefing room
Well finish this another time Juni said
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Chapter 4 The Brief
Trent and Juni made their way to the briefing room. The room was large with a big table in the middle. Lord Hakkera, Herr Von Claussen, Cobo, King, Sinclair, Quintaine and Colonel Kress were present, along with Orillion.
Trent and Juni took a seat.
Thank you all for coming on such short notice Orillion said. You will all probably be wondering why o have asked you all to come here today. For a while now, we have been conducting research on the hyper gate that we opened 2 years ago, and until yesterday we had no idea what was on the other side. Thanks to funding from Liberty, we were able to produce an unmanned probe capable of hyper gate travel. Initial results have shown many planets and jump holes, not to mention the hyper gate holes. It has been decided, that if we are to successfully assess the nomad threat to Sirius, we will have to set through a manned exhibition in through the Hyper gate and set up a research station on the other side. In the meantime, we have made modifications to the Osiris, which will allow us safe passage through the hyper gate and to the system on the other side to allow us to begin construction of the new station. You will all be given your mission briefings once on the other side. Are there any questions?
Is it likely to get over there? Trent asked.
Unknown replied Orillion. Apart from what I have just given you, we have no intel on any ships on the other side of the gate. Anymore?
There was silence within the order ranks.
Good. We have begun preparations to move through the hyper gate. We should be ready in 24 hours. I suggest you get all the equipment you need here. Dismissed
Everyone began to leave the briefing room. King followed Trent to the Osiris bar.
Sidewinder Fang Trent asked the barman.
King sat down next Trent.
Seems like only yesterday we were out here in the thick of things doesnt it King said to Trent.
This is going to be interesting Replied Trent.
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Chapter 5 Rude Awakening
DIE SCUM!! shouted Trent.
Nomad Interceptors surrounded him. Juni and King werent going to last much longer either. Space was filled with the enigmatic purple glow of hundreds of Nomad Interceptors and battleships.
Trent, we need help over here! Shouted Juni over the comms channel.
Im breaking my attack, engaging hostile
Trent left his target and engaged Junis tail.
Eat this! Trent fired off a Sunstalker missile and made a direct hit on the interceptor.
Trent, I need your help over here! Shouted King.
Im sorry Trent. I dont think we can win this one. Walker what are you doing, you wont survive that blast, Im glad you made it back though
Juni, what are saying? said Trent
Trent I cantl..t..mu.l..ge.!!!
Kings ship went up with an amazing explosion.
Kinggggg!!! Shouted Trent.
Wake up Trent, were here!
Uh Huh no King no, oh err King?! Replied Trent in his half dazed state. What are you doing here?
Were here. Get your stuff ready, were meeting Orillion in 10. Are you ok?
Yeah. Bad dream thats all. It seemed so real
Welcome to your real nightmare Trent. Come on, we gotta go.
King ran out of Trents room and made his way to the briefing room.
Trent hadnt been woken by the rough ride through the hyper gate.
Trent threw on his legendary brown jacket had a quick wash and made his way to the briefing room. King, Juni, Lord Hakkera, Herr Von Claussen, Orillion, Quintaine and Sinclair were all waiting for him.
Sorry Im late said Trent
Thats ok colonel. Please take a seat
Ok. Shall we begin? Since our arrival here, we have conducted scans for Nomad vessels. It appears nobody is home. Long range scans report 12 jump holes leading out of this system. You will split in to three attack groups. Trent and Juni, you will be Alpha, King and Von Claussen, you will be beta and Lord Hakkera and Cobo you will be delta. Your mission is to take preliminary readings of the jump holes in your neural nets. Each attack group is to examine 4 hump holes. We need to know if they are phase aligned, what lies on the other side if possible, and if we can safely pass through them. In the event of hostile contact, you are to proceed back to the Osiris for de-briefing. We cant afford to lose anybody out there. Is that understood?
Everyone nodded with approval.
Good. As always, the equipment dealer here on the Osiris, should be able to help you out with anything you need. Are there any questions?
The room was quiet.
Good. Good luck out there people. Dismissed
Everyone started to file out of the room and made their way to their ships.
Well, it does look as though were partners again Trent said to Juni.
Juni smiled back at Trent but said nothing. She had been wishing she hadnt taken that promotion within the LSF.
Whats wrong? Trent asked.
Nothing replied Juni. Lets just get to our ships and do this
Trent and Juni continued down to the docking bay.
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Chapter 6 Close Encounters
Colonel Trent, Colonel Zane, you are cleared for launch. Good luck out there
Trent and Juni cleared the Osiris. And were followed shortly after by the others.
Trent, the first waypoint is sector 6c. Its furthest from the Osiris so well work our way back
Good plan replied Trent. Lets go
The flight to the first jump hole was a treacherous one. Trent and Juni were lucky to have made it through a huge asteroid field followed by a methane field. However, the veteran pilots made it safely to the co-ordinates.
Ok Juni, were here hurry up. I have a real bad feeling about this
Its strange, the jump hole is phase aligned but I cant get any readings on where it leads. Where ever it goes, we havent been there yet.
Thats great Juni can we go to the next one now?
Ok Trent. Dont worry, Im not far!
Trent and Juni continued their scans until they reached the last jump hole.
Let me guess, phase aligned no readings on where it goes
Trent could hear Juni sigh. She had been hoping for a little action.
Come on Tre
Trent, Juni t..s.is.K.ngW..h.v..c..e.attnd.imid..t.a..is.ce!!
Trent could make out the panic in Kings voice.
Damn it Juni, we gotta help them. Their only 10k away from our location
But Trent, what about our orders?
You know as well as I do neither of us are going back to the Osiris
Trent and Juni hit cruise speed.
Oh my god gasped Trent
Space was filled with over two dozen interceptors and five Nomad battleships.
Kings ship was on fire and didnt look as if it was going to last much longer. Von Claussens shields were taking a beating from the Nomad attack.
Trent and Juni engaged the closest Interceptor.
Trent got on his comm.
Lord Hakkera, this is Trent, we need immediate assistance, we are under heavy Nomad fire, repeat, we are under heavy fire
We are on our way replied Lord Hakkera.
Trent, there are too many of them. We have to get out of here! Shouted Juni over the comms channel.
Lord Hakkera and Cobo are on their way. We cant out run them, we have to fight
Trent tore apart an Interceptor with his Death Hands.
Juni, I have Hakkera and Cobo on my scanner. Their closing in fast
I heard you needed some help said Hakkera. Engaging Nomad fighters
With their Blood Dragon training, Lord Hakkera and Cobo managed to destroy a further 4 interceptors with their excellent shooting.
Suddenly the Jump hole King and Von Claussen had been studying came to life and 20 more interceptors and a Nomad Gunboat filed through.
Trent we have to go now! Shouted Juni.
Lord Hakkera, Cobo, escort Juni, King, and Von Claussen back to the Osiris, I will hold them off while you make your retreat.
No Trent, thats suicide replied Juni
Go! Ill meet you back on the Osiris. Dont worry Ill be fine
Be careful Trent said Hakkera. Everyone, enter formation, were heading for the Osiris
The hit cruise speed and made their way back to the Osiris while Trent dodged and weaved the Nomad fire. His plan had worked.
Trent, we are near the Osiris, disengage and return home said Lord Hakkera over the comms.
On my way replied Trent.
Trent powered up his Cruise engines when he felt a huge knock that shook his ship and disabled his engines and weapons.
Hakkera, Im in trouble. My weapons and engines are down and need immediate assistance!
Trent got no response. Something was jamming his communications.
Suddenly Trents scanners picked up a massive energy surge directly behind him.
What the!? Trent said to himself.
A Nomad Interceptor was heading straight at him firing frantically disabling his shields and gradually eating away at the modified armour on his Anubis. It dawned on Trent that he was not going to be making it back to the Osiris.
As the Interceptor was almost on top of him a huge blue pulse emanated from behind him and vaporised the ship. What ever was behind Trent was now firing back at the Nomads with ferocious aggression. It fired off countless shots and quickly destroyed 2 of the Nomad battleships. The remaining Nomad vessels retreated back through the jump hole.
There was another knock on Trents ship as he was pulled backwards to whatever was behind him.
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Chapter 7 The Debrief
Lord Hakkera, this is the Osiris, you may proceed to dock 1
Lord Hakkera was the last to dock with the Osiris.
Everyone had made it back safely apart from Trent. On the deck of the Osiris, Orillion was waiting for them.
Report shouted Orillion
There were Nomads sir. Over 30 of them. We responded to Kings distress call replied Juni
Your orders were to return to the Osiris at any sign of trouble. Whilst what you and Lord Hakkera did was honourable, we could have lost all of you said Orillion.
Any signs of Trent asked Von Claussen.
No reports. We had him on long range scans but his ship has disappeared replied Orillion.
Dead? asked Juni with a slight quiver in her voice.
Unknown replied Orillion. If the Nomads were as numerous as you say, it is unlikely Colonel Trent survived. Seconds before he left our scanners, we picked up a massive energy surge right by his ship. We assume it was destroyed. He may have used an escape pod but until we can assess the Nomad threat in the area, we will not be sending a rescue team.
But Trent is one of the best Order pilots. If he is out there, we cant just leave him there! shouted Juni.
I understand your concerns colonel. But I cannot risk the lives of anymore pilots replied Orillion.
Yes sir! Juni responded.
Get yourselves settled. I want you all to bring the data you found about the jump holes to engineering in 5 minutes
Orillion left the docking bay.
Well I cant just wait around here for something to happen. Im going to find Trent said Juni.
What about Orillion? replied King
If Trent is out there, then Im not staying here
King knew that Juni was going to go so he didnt try persuading her to stay.
Be careful Juni said Lord Hakkera. I will take care of things with Orillion
Thank you Lord Hakkera
Lord Hakkera nodded with a half hearted approval. If Trent was alive, he knew Juni wasnt coming back until she found him.
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Chapter 8 The Awakening
Trents ship came to a halt inside the alien structure. The pulsating green florescent glow in the room was giving Trent a headache.
He flicked a switch to open up his cockpit, grabbed his LSF issue L-14 Brainbuster Magnum and made his way down out of his ship.
What is this place? Trent said to himself.
The room appeared to be a huge docking bay. Trents Anubis was the only ship invited to the party.
Trent had a look around to see if he could find a way out of the docking bay. He made his way over to what appeared to be a huge door standing no less than 15 feet high. The door opened automatically as he got closer.
Huh. Were is everybody? Trent thought to himself.
Trent walked down the newly revealed corridor. The entire structure was massive and the same green glow was all around him. He had never seen anything like it.
As he wandered further and further down the corridor he found himself standing in front of another huge door.
He readied his weapon as he triggered the automatic door.
The shear sight of what was before Trents eyes made him step back.
He could make out, what appeared to be thousands of stasis chambers. Each of which were standing at least 10 feet high.
My god said Trent, startled by what he had stumbled upon.
He re entered the room and made his way to a strange platform in front of him. The plate then lowered itself to the ground floor of the stasis chamber. He made his way over to the closest pod.
The pod was covered in a thick layer of dust. What ever was behind it, it hadnt moved in a long time.
Trent wiped away the dust on the first chamber. Nothing. Darkness.
If something was in the black, Trent knew he might be safe. But not knowing if something was in there, his heart started to race.
He checked the next few pods down the line. All of them filled with the same darkness.
The feeling of dread that had overcome Trent intensified. The silence in the room made him fell even uneasier.
Not knowing if the inhabitants of the structure were still on board, Trent made his way back to the levitating plate.
As he stepped on it, the lights in the room went out.
Uh oh said Trent. This cant be good
The plate wasnt responding.
The lights then came back up
Suddenly, the entire structure shook as if it was just waking. The sheer force knocked the dust off of the stasis chambers.
Trent feared the worst.
Out of the corner of his eye, Trent could see each stasis chamber light up one by one.
The first tank started to fill up with a red liquid. The pods were coming alive.
Knowing that he couldnt get back the way he came, Trent ran straight ahead to find a way out.
The room was vast and he felt as though he was running out of time. Frantically looking for a way out something caught Trents eye that made him stop.
In front of him was a gold coloured chamber, with strange writing above it.
The red liquid had now filled up in all of the chambers apart from the one Trent was looking at. The writing above it started glowing blue.
Trent turned to run when he heard the pod behind him open. He froze. Unable to run forward through fear, he turned his head.
As he turned his head sideways to peer over his shoulder, a huge hand grasped Trents head and forced him unconscious.
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Chapter 9 Rescue Party
Juni cleared the Osiris docking bay, punched in Trents last known co-ordinates, and headed for his location.
Colonel Zane said Orillion over the comms channel. You are to return to the Osiris immediately
Im sorry. If Trents alive, I cant leave him out there replied Juni.
In that, you are to cut your engines and remain at your current location
Why? replied Juni.
As Lord Hakkera failed to cover up for you, I am sending him to assist you in your search for Colonel Trent. You are both ordered to return back to the Osiris safely. Is that understood?
Yes. Thank you sir
Good luck colonel. Orillion out.
Juni disengaged her cruise engines and awaited the arrival of Lord Hakkera. Juni hadnt got far from the Osiris so it didnt take long for Hakkera to reach Junis location.
Ah Ms Zane. Shall we proceed? said Hakkera as he pulled up at Junis side.
Im sorry for dragging you in to this Lord Hakkera
No need for apologies Juni. Lets just find Trent and get back to the Osiris
Lord Hakkera and Juni re engaged their cruise engines and headed for Trents last location.
Juni, were approaching Trents last location. Im beginning scans for debris said Hakkera over the comms.
Its strange. Just a short while ago there were dozens of Nomad vessels here. Now. Nothing
Juni said Hakkera coming over the comms. My scans show nothing. No debris at all. No engine signatures. Nothing. Its almost as if Trents ship disappeared
Orillion said that there was a large energy surge behind Trents ship before it left the Osiris scanners. Can you find anything regarding that?
No. Whatever it was, its gone now and left no trace of it self.
Juni started to lose hope in finding Trent alive.
Suddenly, Orillion came over the comms channel.
Juni, Hakkera, break your search and return back to the Osiris immediately!
Why? Whats going on? replied Juni.
Energy surges like the one behind Trents ship are appearing on our long range scans
There was bleep on Junis scanner as some of the surges appeared at just 10k away form Juni and Hakkeras position.
Lord Hakkera, are you reading this? said Juni.
Yes Juni. We must get back to the Osiris." replied Hakkera.
"Orillion, we are on our way" said Juni.
Hakkera and Juni engaged cruise speed and headed back to the Osiris.
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Chapter 10 Unlikely Alliance
Trent awoke to find himself in a large room surrounded by large humanoid figures. The bright light shining directly in his face obscured their features.
Where am I? What happened? mumbled Trent.
You are safe replied a strange voice. It was almost as if the reply from the beings was direct in his mind.
Who are you? asked Trent.
We are the ancients, the creators of the ones you seek. We are Dom Kavash
Trent was unsure as to whether he should be excited or afraid. After all, he was in the presence of not only a highly evolved alien species, but also the creators of the Nomads.
What am I doing here?
Our auto defences captured you and your ship for study. We had no records of your species in our logs. In our great sleep, our ship will capture and study unknown beings and materials for research
What do you plan on doing with me Trent asked.
We have already concluded our scans. We have the ability to read your mind and adapt
Then is you have finished, why am I being held here
We require your species assistance
With what? asked Trent.
Over 1000 years ago, we left our home in the place you call Sirius, to further ourselves in the galaxy and to explore unknown worlds. We had lived in peace for millennia, evolving to what stands here before you. We created the ones you call Nomads to protect our home from expanding alien beings. To awake if they got close to our Hyper gate system. They were a precautionary measure and upon our return home, were to be destroyed. Unfortunately, your species awoke them. The Nomads were bred to be a highly aggressive and highly adaptive species that could easily overwhelm any obstacle in their way. 2 years ago, upon your activation of the hyper gate system, you sent them through here. No precautionary measures were taken and the Nomads consider all beings to be hostile. Including us, their creators.
And what do you need our help for then? Your far more advanced than we are.
When we left, we travelled deep into space, encountering many forms of alien life and civilisations. Our long voyage through space took its toll on our species and our numbers have dwindled. There is now only a small fraction of our species left. Since you awoke the Nomads, they have been spreading like disease across these systems. They have evolved quickly and aggressively and their numbers are far greater than ours. For creating the Nomads, we have unleashed a great plague upon the world. We must destroy this threat but we cannot engage the Nomads alone. Years of peace have made us weak and inexperienced in battle. Your species are experienced and you have the numbers
What if we refuse?
You cannot. Your technology is weak in comparison to ours. If the Nomads sent through a huge fleet, your species would not survive. We will share technology for your help
The bright light in Trents face turned off. The faces of the beings in front of him came in to focus. Huge, thin blue skinned creatures. Their heads were large with big red eyes. There faces were scale like.
The green pulsating glow that Trent had got used turned red and was almost like an alarm.
We have a Nomad fleet on our long range scans and are approaching rapidly. We require your assistance immediately.
Ok get me to my ship
The Dom Kavash led Trent out of the room he was being held in back to the docking bay where his Anubis was waiting. Dom Kavash pilots were scrambling to fighters that hadnt been there from when Trent arrived.
The huge docking bay doors opened and 25 Dom Kavash fighters, including Trent left the docking bay anxiously awaiting the Nomad fleet.
Trent turned his Anubis to face the structure he had just left. In front of him was the most magnificent ship he had ever seen. Its was a gleaming dark blue and Trent could make out many weapons. The ship was at least 3 times the size of the Osiris.
When the Nomads came in to sight, the colour of space turned purple as the Nomad fleet advanced. Trent hadnt seen this many Nomads for two years since The Order attacked the Nomad home world in Sirius.
The Dom Kavash fighters engaged the Nomad fleet. Trent followed suit.
The Nomads were plentiful. Two Nomad Battleships, five gunboats and at least 50 Interceptors made up the Nomad fleet.
Trent started firing his Death Hands at one of the Interceptors with frightening accuracy, with each shot pounding the hull of the targeted Nomad Interceptor.
The Dom Kavash pilots were not so skilled. The Nomads took out 4 of the fighters with relative ease and the big plasma weapon on the Dom Kavash battleship was useless with smaller craft. Trents Anubis started to take punishment as well. Three nomad interceptors were on his tail and he couldnt shake them.
Trent started evasive manoeuvres and he could see a couple more of the Dom Kavash fighters get destroyed.
Trent was getting more and more frustrated at being unable to lose the Nomad Interceptors when suddenly two of the Interceptors went up in purple dust.
We heard you and your friends needed some help
It was Juni over the Comms channel.
Damn, am I glad to hear your voice! said Trent with excitement. But how did you?
No time to explain Trent, we will talk on the Osiris
Herr Von Claussen, King, Kress and Lord Hakkera had accompanied Juni along with three fighter wings.
Engaging Hostiles! shouted Juni. Von Claussen, King, take your wings and concentrate your fire on the Nomad Battleships!
Von Claussen's wing broke its attack pattern and engaged one of the Nomad battleships.
Fire! shouted Von Claussen.
Von Claussens wing fired off a missile salvo. Each sunslayer made contact with the battleship and tore it apart.
Kings wing had followed suit quickly disabling the last battleship.
Juni, I still have a Nomad on my tail! shouted Trent.
Juni disengaged her target and locked on to Trents tail.
Junis favoured Magma Hammer turret pounded the interceptor.
Ive got a lock, firing missile
Junis sunstalker missile made a direct hit on the interceptor reducing it to nothing.
The Order fighters, along with the remaining Dom Kavash quickly overwhelmed the Nomads.
Thank you Juni said Trent. So, how did you find me?
Dont mention it. I have contacted Orillion and the Osiris will be here shortly. We will talk about it there.
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Chapter 11 Battle Plans
The deck of the Osiris was bustling with activity and excitement.
Orillion, Sinclair, and Quintaine were on the deck to welcome Trent, Juni, King Hakkera, Herr von Claussen and the Dom Kavash envoy.
Juni and Trent made their way over to Orillion.
So how did you know I was alive? asked Trent.
My heart told me replied Juni softly.
Trent looked into her eyes and smiled.
How did you find me? Trent asked.
Lord Hakkera and I came looking for you but couldnt pick you up on our scans. Orillion ordered us back here as the Osiris scanners picked up energy surges throughout the system. We arrived on the Osiris shortly before the Dom Kavash made contact with us. The energy surges were Dom Kavash ships de-cloaking. They explained to Orillion that our help was needed. When they told us they had rescued you and you were on board a cloaked dreadnaught in this system, Orillion ordered us to come and ensure your safety.
Well. Said Trent. You came just in time
Orillion was waiting for them.
Colonel Trent, its good to see you alive said Orillion.
Thanks to Juni. I understand youve been filed in on the current situation?
The Dom Kavash representative came over from his ship. Quintaine and Sinclair could hardly hide their excitement.
Welcome to the Osiris Halaponmelep said Orillion
Thank you. We are looking forward to our relationship with your species
Shall we proceed to the briefing room? There we can discuss the threat of the Nomads in this system
Everyone followed Orillion to the briefing room. King, Hakkera, Von Claussen, Cobo and Kress were already waiting.
Everyone took their seats.
Orillion began the briefing. Ok, straight to business. As you are all aware, the Nomad threat in this system is very real. The Nomads are more aggressive than our last get together. With the help of our new found friends, we must devise a way to contain and hopefully eradicate the Nomad threat to our people and to the Dom Kavash. We will send through scouting missions through each jump hole to assess the Nomad threat.
Will this lead to an all out assault with everything we have asked King.
Yes King replied Orillion. Unfortunately, our lack of knowledge on how far the Nomads have stretched themselves within this and the neighbouring systems prevents us from launching an all out assault on the Nomads straight away.
How far did liberty get with the construction and research of cloaking devices? asked Trent.
The Osiris was the first replied Orillion. Why?
When the Nomads first attacked, the Osiris was safe as they couldnt see it. But they could somehow see the cloaked Dom Kavash ship. If Liberty was able to make more of their cloaking system for smaller ships, we could have the element of surprise on our side. We could scout the systems safely and then strike strategic targets with the new found intelligence
Orillion looked pleased at Trents idea. He turned to face Halap'onmelep.
How did the Nomads see your ships?
We gave the Nomads our cloaking technology when we first created them. With it, we gave them the cloaking frequency to enable them to spot themselves. Unfortunately, that means they can see us.
Very well. Sounds good. I will try to make the necessary arrangements. In the meantime, you all deserve a rest. Find something relaxing to occupy your time while we await word from Liberty. Dismissed
King, Hakkera, Kress, Cobo and Herr Von Claussen left to go to the Osiris bar.
Trent and Juni started making their way back to their quarters.
Hey Trent! shouted King. Not joining us for some Liberty ale?
No thanks King. Replied Trent. Its been a long few days. Im going to try and get some sleep
No problems. Ill drink five for ya!
Trent and Juni walked down to their quarters. They were not far from the briefing room.
Trent walked Juni to her quarters.
Did you want to come in? Ive got a bottle of very old Kusari Saki? Said Juni with a smile.
Trent was hesitant.
I really shouldnt. I should get some sleep
Come on. After all, your only going to be lounging around in your room anyway
Ok. Not for long though. I really need to catch up on my sleep.
Trent entered Junis room, sat down on the end of Junis bed, and she opened up the bottle of Saki.
What happened between us Trent? asked Juni.
Trent looked surprised by Junis question and almost choked on his saki.
What do you mean? replied Trent.
Why did we never get together?
I wanted too. You were just too busy when you got your promotion. We hardly saw each other
I can see you now said Juni with cheeky smile.
Trents heart started to race.
Juni leaned over and kissed Trent gently on the lips.
Trent looked deep in to Junis eyes, placed his hand on her cheek, embraced her and kissed her for what seemed like a lifetime.
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Chapter 12 Scouts Honour
It was 0700hrs on the Osiris.
Will all senior personnel please report to the docking bay
Trent rolled over and shook Juni gently.
Juni said Trent. Juni, wake up weve gotta go
Humh, what time is it? asked Juni sleepily.
Its 7 in the morning. Weve got to go to the docking bay
Trent rolled out of bed and threw his clothes on. Juni followed a few minutes later.
Juni and Trent were the first to meet Orillion and Halaponmelep in the docking bay.
Whats going on? asked Trent.
Be patient Trent. Well wait for the others replied Orillion.
It was 10 minutes before everyone had arrived on the docking bay. King was suffering from a bad hangover.
Ok everyone, listen up. Liberty have been contacted regarding their cloaking system. They are unable to mass produce the cloaking technology in the short period of time that we need
What!? shouted King. How are we supposed to travel through the Nomad systems in safety?
Halaponmelep and I have been discussing plans to re configure their cloaking field frequencies to match that of the Osiris. He has been in contact with his ship and Dom Kavash engineers have so far been successful in matching the frequencies. They have already launched scouting vessels through 5 of the Jump Holes and are due to report back on their Mother Ship shortly. We are to meet them there in 1 hour to discuss the findings and the way forward. I suggest you eat then meet back here in 50. Dismissed.
Everyone left the docking bay to go to the mess hall. The Osiris chef was serving synth paste with a synth paste garnish.
After everyone had finished eating, they met with Orillion, Sinclair and Quintaine in the Docking bay. There was an Order transport waiting for them.
Lets go. Said Orillion. They are waiting for us
Everyone got on board the Transport. The Osiris was only a 1000k from the Dom Kavash mother ship.
The huge docking bay doors opened and the Transport glided in gently and set itself down in the docking bay. Halaponmelep was waiting.
Thank you for coming he said as Orillion came out of the Transport. The scouts are waiting in tactical. Please, follow me.
Trent was familiar with the surroundings of the Dom Kavash vessel. This time, he wasnt there as a stranger.
Much like his first visit, there was a long walk to tactical.
They entered tactical where the 5 Dom Kavash scouts were waiting. The Dom Kavash had seats waiting for the Order members.
Please sit said Halaponmelep.
He turned to the 5 scouts. Please report your findings
Each of the scouts described what they had seen. Nomad fleets had begun a huge build up in two of the five systems. In the other 3, Nomad scouts had been found patrolling the systems. No Nomad structures had been found. Halap spoke to them in Kavashian and the scouts left tactical.
He looked at Orillion. What do you suggest? He asked.
It is a big concern that Nomad fleets are amassing in two of the systems. What is more concerning is where they are coming from. Replied Orillion. Have the other scouts begun their searches?
Yes. They are due back shortly
No more than 30 minutes passed for the return of 5 of the scouts. They entered tactical and spoke of much the same. The systems they had visited were being patrolled by Nomad scouts.
Any reports on the other two scouts? asked Hakkera.
No. They were due back
Suddenly, one of the Dom Kavash crew members came barging in through tactical. He looked afraid.
Halap, we have word the one of the scouts has been destroyed. The other is heavily damaged and is coming back now.
What happened? asked Halap.
Unknown
Very well. Thank you. Replied Halap. We shall meet the survivor in the docking bay
Everyone got out to leave and they made their way to the docking bay. The dom Kavash scout ship was badly damaged.
Report scout Shouted Halap.
Cloaking device failed. Nomad Shipyard. Nomad City. Hundreds of Nomads.
The scout had come from the Jump Hole King and Von Claussen had been investigating.
What happened to the other scout? asked Trent.
Nomad Scouts in an adjoining system. Cloaking device failure,
Well it looks like we now know our target. I will ask for reinforcement from the houses. Said Orillion.
Good. As promised, we shall give you our weapons technology. It will be a fine addition to your ships. We shall prepare our attack forces throughout the system. I suggest you bring your ships here so we can modify them. Go back to yours and contact your species. We will meet here when you are ready to plan our attack said Halap.
Orillion boarded the Transport and made his way back to the Osiris. Everyone else remained on the Dom Kavash mother ship.
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Chapter 13 Revelations
Orillion landed safely back on the Osiris and made his way to Communications.
Liberty was too far away for him to make direct contact with President Jacobi, but with Hathor back in friendly space on the other side of the Hyper Gate, he could relay the message to Liberty and the other 4 houses.
Research Base Hathor, this is Orillion, please come in
Research Base Hathor here sir
Get word to the 5 houses, Nomad threat serious, request immediate reinforcements
Yes sir
Orillion left communications. He hoped that the houses could rally enough forces quickly to help them.
Meanwhile, on the Dom Kavash Mother ship, Trent, Juni, Hakkera, Von Claussen, Sinclair and Quintaine were being given a guided tour by Halap.
Wow, this place is amazing. In all the years I have been studying you and your artefacts, I never expected your ship to be like this exclaimed Sinclair.
Thank you. It took many years to create what we have here replied Halap.
They made their way to the ships bridge.
Halap turned to Trent.
We never thanked you for helping us. It will no doubt be a great day for both our species when the time comes to end the plague that is the Nomads
Trent nodded in acceptance of Halaps thank you.
When we conducted scans of this system, we found a large debris field not far from the hyper gate. Can you tell us what it is or what it was? asked Quintaine as he passed Halap the data console he had been carrying with him.
Halap looked at the console. It was one of our outposts. After the activation of the hyper gate system, we constructed it as a research base
What were you researching? asked Sinclair curiously.
Maybe now is the time that we told you the whole truth about exactly what we are up against. Your leader should come on board
Orillion was contacted on the Osiris and he made his way to the Dom Kavash mother ship. He met with the others on the bridge.
Whats all this about? asked Orillion.
Trent filled Orillion in on what had lead to him being summoned to the mother ship.
When our species first passed through the hyper gate in to this system, we began our research in to creating a species to protect our home that we were leaving. explained Halap.
The Nomads said Orillion.
Yes. Replied Halap. As you know, our research was a success. We had created an aggressive alien species capable of successfully defending our home. What ensued from our research was catastrophic. The Nomads were able to adapt to any situation, any technology and live in the most hostile of atmospheres. We quickly began to lose control. What ensued was a war that had all but eradicated our peaceful species. Unable to cope with the relentless attacks of the Nomads, we fled our home in hope of survival and we passed through the hyper gate system, locking it behind us
What was being researched at your base Halap asked Orillion.
In the hope of re colonizing our home, we knew we couldnt destroy the Nomads. Research begun on creating a more evolved and even more aggressive strand of Nomad DNA, a species which we would have control over, that could help us re take our home. Not learning from our previous mistakes the new Nomad strain attacked us once more. Knowing that we actually had more numbers than they had, due to the early research of the new strain, they fled. That was 200 years ago and they have multiplied. We destroyed the research base, forever condemning our evil research. Un aware that your species had colonized our home, when you activated the Hyper Gate system, the Nomad fighters passed through here. The fighters that we have encountered so far are the remainders of the ones you sent through two years ago, our original creation. We have yet to encounter the more advanced strain
This just gets better and better said Trent. You told me that years of exploration had caused you numbers to lower!
Once we had met you, we knew your species aggression, and your victory over the Nomads two years ago, would be able to help us in destroying our creations. If we told you there was a more advanced strain, we thought you wouldnt help us
Damn straight we wouldnt help you! shouted Trent.
Colonel Trent! said Orillion. This is not the time to get angry
Trent calmed down.
How serious is this threat? asked Orillion
Very replied Halap. The second Nomad strain was created for the sole purpose of re claiming our home.
Are they the ones who have set up home beyond the Jump Hole?
Halap paused for a moment and looked at the floor shamefully.
Yes
There were groans and disrepute among The Order members Hakkera, Trent, Von Claussen, Juni, King, Sinclair and Quintaine.
Ok settle down people. I think we need to update the colonies as to the situation we have here said Orillion. I will head back to the Osiris and contact Hathor. It will be a few days before the House militaries can mobilize their forces. Halap, I want you and your engineers to begin updating our weapon and shield technologies. Everybody else is to return to the Osiris with me"
Everyone left the bridge and made their way to the Osiris transport.
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Chapter 14 The Armada
Once more the transport landed safely on the Osiris.
Ok people, we will meet on the bridge in 5. I will send a communication to Hathor
Orillion made his way to communications while Trent, Juni, King, Von Claussen, Hakkera, Sinclair and Quintaine made their way to the bridge.
Orillion joined them shortly after.
The Hispanic fleet is already on the other side of the hyper gate. We have word that Rheinland has refused use of its ships. Bretonia, Liberty and Kusari vessels are en route and will meet up with the Hispanic fleet tomorrow
Why have Rheinland refused ships? asked Von Claussen.
We destroyed much of the Rheinland military 2 years ago and they do not have the forces they once had.
Do we know how many ships are due to rendezvous in the Dyson Sphere? asked Juni.
Unknown Colonel Zane. The houses will probably send a huge bulk of their forces to help us. We also have reinforcements coming from Toledo replied Orillion. The next few days are going to be rough. I suggest you all get some rest. We must be ready to welcome the fleets by 1000hrs.
Orillion left the bridge and made his back to his quarters.
Everyone else made their way to the Osiris bar. Cobo and Kress were already sitting down with drinks. Trent ordered a round a brought them to the table.
See Trent. I told you we shouldnt have come said King.
Trent looked down at his glass. For the first time in his life, he didnt want to drink his Sidewinder Fang.
What do you think our chances are of surviving this? Cobo asked Trent.
Slim replied Trent glumly. We stood a good chance against the Nomads we had already won against. But with another form of Nomad, one we havent seen, who knows.
There was very little talk at the table. Every bodies minds where on the days ahead.
Juni and Trent were the first to leave. They made their way back to Trents quarters and sat down on his bed.
I want to stay with you tonight Trent said Juni. Her concerns for what was coming were clearly evident. Trent gave her hug.
When this is over, Ill take you to Hawaii in Sigma 19 whispered Trent.
It was unlike Juni to be this afraid. Trent wouldnt deny he felt the same.
Trents neural net alarm woke him at 0830hrs. He could already here the movement of Order personnel outside his quarters. Juni was already awake.
Are you ok? asked Trent.
I couldnt sleep. You should get ready. Ive already spoken to Orillion. He wants us on the bridge at 0900hrs.
Trent threw his stuff together and was ready in 20 minutes. Before they left Trent kissed Juni. He had been thinking about it. He was more afraid of losing Juni than he was dying.
They made their way together to the bridge of the Osiris. Orillion was waiting.
Trent, Juni, thank you for coming. I have a special assignment for the two of you said Orillion.
What is it? asked Trent.
As The Orders two most experienced pilots, I want you two to welcome the fleet.
Sounds good said Trent.
Youll be accompanied by Halap and 2 of his escorts. I will also be sending Cobo and Kress to go with you. I already have word that the fleet has remodulated their shields for hyper gate travel and they will be awaiting you clearance to jump. You are to leave immediately. Halap is waiting for you in the docking bay. Good luck
Trent and Juni made their way to the docking. Sure enough Halap and two of his escorts were waiting. Cobo and Kress were already in space
Shall we proceed? said Halap.
Yes replied Trent. He still wasnt happy at being lied to by Halap.
Trent and Junis Anubiss were waiting on the docking bay pad.
We have made the required modifications to your ships. We have had to modify our own weapons to make them more useful. Their rate of fire is far more efficient than your current weapon load out. We have also increased your shield integrity and modified our ships with your communications technology.
Thank you Halap said Juni.
Trent, Juni Halap and his escorts launched into space.
We thought you had bugged out! said Kress over the comms.
No chance Colonel! replied Trent.
Everyone, enter formation, we a fleet to meet said Juni.
They engaged cruise speed and made it to the hyper gate entrance without a glitch. Trent was gagging to try his new weapons.
This is Order pilot Colonel Trent. Your are clear for safe passage fleet
The hyper gate came to life. What passed through amazed Trent, Juni, Cobo and Kress.
My god said Juni over the private comms to Trent. It looks the entire Liberty fleet!
10 Liberty Battleships passed through the hyper gate. 25 Cruisers and over 100 Defenders and Patriots accompanied them.
Colonel Trent. This is Liberty Navy Battleship Washington Captain OHara speaking. Our forces have successfully jumped through the hyper gate. The Kusari, Bretonian and Hispanic fleets are waiting on the other side
Its good to see you over here Washington. Your help will certainly be needed replied Trent.
The Liberty Navy cleared the Hyper Gate as it came alive as the Kusari fleet passed through.
Wow, it looks the houses have taken this threat very seriously said Juni.
5 Kusari Battleships, 30 gunboats, 50 Drakes and 30 Dragons passed through in to the Hyper Gate system.
Next was the Hispanic fleet. It was comprised of the best veteran pilots the Corsairs and Outcasts could send through. 30 Daggers, 30 Sabres, 40 Centurions and 20 Titans.
Finally the Bretonian Armed Forces.
Bretonia had sent through the bulk of their Navy. Much like Liberty. 15 Bretonian Battleships, 50 Crusaders and 20 Cavaliers. Trent knew one of the battleships. Before long the captain of the Battleship Hood came over Trents comm.
Ah Bretonian. To yella to come back and race your old pal eh? Said Captain Dexter Hovis.
Hovis!? How the hell did you get into the Bretonian Navy? replied Trent.
Im not. Me and the boys thought wed tag along for a while. We have the Nomads at 100/1 outsiders in this one. I have someone here that would like to talk to you
Who? asked Trent.
Its good to see you boy! said Tobias.
Meeting Hovis and Tobias had knocked Trent back a little.
Tobias! What are you doing on the Hood! asked Trent.
An old man needs to keep himself occupied Trent
I thought the Hood was no longer operational said Trent.
It wasnt. We struck gold. Literally and we carried out the repairs ourselves said Hovis.
Well, Im impressed. You certainly did a great job
Thank you Bretonian replied Hovis.
Trent got over the group communications so he could talk with all the ships.
Sirius Fleet, this is Colonel Trent. For centuries, mankind has battled against all the odds that have been placed in front us. Today, we will be faced with the odds once more. But like all the challenges that have befallen us before, none of them ever claimed a victory over the shear determination and resilience of the human race. Our victory over the Nomads will just be another chapter in mankinds history
Loud cheers could be heard over the communications.
That was a bit much wouldnt you say? said Juni jokingly. The shear size of the Sirius fleet that had passed through lifted the dread she had been feeling.
If I die, then every hero needs to be remembered by his battle speech! said Trent sarcastically.
Oh brother! laughed Juni.
They plotted a course back to the Osiris.
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Chapter 15 Acts of Courage
Sir, we have them on scanner range. It looks like the whole of Sirius is here said one of The Order lieutenants.
Good replied Orillion.
Osiris, this is Colonel Trent, requesting clearance
Colonel Trent, this is The Osiris, your are cleared to dock
Trent docked followed by Juni, Kress, Cobo and Halap. Halaps escorts returned to the mother ship.
Juni, Trent welcome back. Come on we have work to do said Orillion.
Hakkera, Von Claussen and King were waiting on the bridge as Orillion, Juni and Trent made their way through.
Lieutenant said Orillion looking at one of the ships engineers. Start her up!
The engineer switched on the group communications so that everyone in the fleet could listen in.
Ok people. You are all about to be filled in on the situation we have here and I will keep it brief. First off, I am Casper Orillion the commander of this operation. Our plan is simple. We will fly through the Jump gate that is being loaded in to your neural nets now, and engage the Nomads with the full force of our forces. They will not take prisoners, and neither will we. We know there could be hundreds of Nomads on the other side. Our target is Nomad City. Our mission is complete when all hostile forces have been eradicated and the Nomad City is no more than space particles. Thats it. Good luck to all of you. Orillion out
Short and sweet said Trent.
Our only goal is to put the Nomads on the extinct list colonel replied Orillion.
The engineer at the communications station came over and interrupted Orillion.
Sir, the Dom Kavash Mother Ship has just contacted us. Modifications to our Anubiss have been completed said the engineer.
Good. Lets get down to the docking bay. Well take the transport to the mother ship
Your coming with us? asked Juni.
Yes Colonel replied Orillion. Were going to need every last man for this
Everyone made their way to the transport in the docking bay. The bay doors opened and the transport flew out cleanly.
Wow. Look at them all! said King referring to the Sirius fleet.
Its remarkable isnt it. Only 2 years we were on the brink of destruction. Now its our turn to take the war to the Nomads said Hakkera.
The transport docked on the Dom Kavash mother ship.
Welcome back said Halap. Let me show you our work
Halap led everyone over to the segregated landing pad. The eight Anubiss were gleaming.
These look fantastic said Juni.
Yes. We have completed the shield remodulation, weapon firing rates, and the hull armour. We are especially proud of the armour replied Halap.
It looks like the hull of this ship said Trent.
The hull of our mother ship is strong. We made some slight changes to it to make it extra light, so you didnt lose the manouvourability
They look great Halap. Thank you for you and your peoples work
Our pleasure replied Halap.
Orillion turned to face his comrades.
Watch yourselves out there. I want you all back alive
Everybody nodded.
Lets go and do this. Halap, well see you out there
Everyone made their way to their ships. Halap and 20 Dom Kavash fighters made their way to theirs.
The docking bay door on the mother ship opened and the final swarm of the Sirius fleet entered space.
The Osiris and the Dom Kavash mother ship remained in neutral space.
Be careful Trent said Juni worryingly over the private communications. I dont know what Id do if anything thing happened to you out there
Dont worry. Well be fine. Besides, I promised Id take you to Hawaii didnt I? said Trent reassuringly.
Yes said Juni while smiling gently.
I dont break promises
Thank you whispered Juni.
Orillion came over the communications channel.
Ok everyone, this is it. The jump hole is not far from here. Lets go
Everyone engaged cruise speed and headed for the jump hole.
It was only 4k away and fleet arrived in a few seconds.
This is it people. Prepare for heavy resistance when we clear the jump hole
Each house fleet cleared the jump hole and entered the Nomad system.
It was certainly not what the fleet had intended to see. A thick particle cloud had sensor efficiency down to a minimal, along with visibility.
What is this!? shouted Trent. Could intel be wrong?
Were flying blind here people. Be on full alert said Orillion. Head straight through the particle cloud
The fleet gradually advanced through the particle cloud and it started to thin.
Sensor efficiency restored
Look familiar Trent? said King over a private communication.
Through the clearing of the particle cloud was the sight every Order pilot had seen before. A dyson sphere. The Nomad city was nowhere to be seen.
No Nomad vessels in scanner range. What is going on? said Trent.
I dont know but I sure as hell dont like the looks of.
A huge explosion cut off Kings reply.
This is Battleship Wash.on, whahul..rea.h, losi.wer
Another explosion rocked the Washington tearing it in half.
My god! gasped Orillion.
Every scanner went haywire as hundreds of red Nomad vessels decloacked all around them. The Nomad city also showed up on scanner range, 12k away.
EVERY ONE, BREAK AND ATTACK!! shouted Orillion.
The unfamiliar red glow of the Nomads had taken everyone by surprise. The aggression and power of the advanced nomad strain was incomparable.
Shields.fa..li!..!
Another battleship, this time Kusari, went up in a ball of fire.
Panic spread through the fleet. A few of the Hispanic daggers turned and fled only to be met by decloaking Nomad vessels.
The Nomad fighters were plentiful and their armour strong. Their missiles had the strength of medium sized asteroids and they tore apart 2 of the Liberty Cruisers.
Theyre tearing us apart! shouted King.
King watch out! shouted Trent. Nomad on your tail!
Trent opened fire on the Interceptor tailing King; the modified Dom Kavash weapons tore the ship in half.
Ha ha. King these weapons are great! laughed Trent.
Space was lit up by weapons fire.
The order pilots opened up firing every weapon available to them. Their accurate fire destroyed many Nomad vessels.
Two more explosions emanated close by. Two Bretonian battleships had been destroyed by Nomad fire.
Hovis, this is Trent, are you and Tobias ok?
Bretonian, Hovis here. The Hoods sustaining the Nomad fire. We scrambled dagger light fighters with the best IMG and race pilots to protect us. No casualties so far.
Good replied Trent. The safety of Jun and Tobias were Trents main priorities.
The Hispanic VHFs were holding their own. The years of conflict between themselves and their enemies was paying off.
The other house fighters were fighting bravely. Liberty however had lost many of their smaller ships, and the sustained Nomad fire was gradually wearing down Bretonian and Kusari fighters.
Trent, I am picking up multiple inbound ships. They are coming through the particle cloud. The clouds interfering with my scans and stopping me from identifying them said Von Claussen.
Sirius fleet, this is Captain Schloffer of the Rheinland Battleship Westfahlen. We have come to pay our old friends and visit
A small attack force consisting of the Westfahlen and 15 Valkyries had come through the jump hole.
The Rheinland force had lost a few ships through the particle cloud.
Its good to see you Westfahlen. Rheinland forces are very welcome here said Trent.
The Valkyries engaged the closest nomad vessel.
The aggression and vengefulness that fuelled the Rhinelanders made them more than a match for the Nomads. The sight of his brethren had brought a newfound aggression out of Herr Von Claussen.
Many of the smaller Sirius fighters were losing ground as more Nomad ships decloaked.
With all the excitement of the arriving Rheinland fleet, no had noticed the Dom Kavash vessels fly back towards the jump hole.
Sir said Juni. They are getting constant reinforcements and our forces are getting smaller
More explosions followed as a further two Kusari battleships were destroyed.
Sirius fleet, scramble all reserve craft, we.
Orillion communication was cut off.
Human forces, this is Halap of the Dom Kavash. Disengage and return home!
The Dom Kavash mother ship had come through the Jump Hole.
The size if the ship drew the attention of the Nomads as many of them turned to fire on it.
Halap, what are you doing? shouted Orillion.
This is our mess human. We should never have you got involved in this. Disengage and return home
Were not going anywhere Halap. You know that! said Trent.
We are sorry we lied to you Trent. But WE must be the cure to our disease replied Halap.
What are you talking about! said Orillion.
We will end this. There are two hundred escape pods filled with our youngest being taken on to your ship. We have given them our memories so that they learn from our mistakes. Promise us you will allow them to live along side you in peace
Further explosions shook space. The Sirius fleet was not going to be able to withstand the Nomad attacks for too much longer.
The Dom Kavash powered up their cruise engines.
We have set a course for Nomad City. Our power core explosion will be enough to eradicate this system. Leave now or you will all be destroyed
Orillion knew that this might be the only chance they had to destroy the Nomads. He was under no illusions that the fleet was taking casualties.
No we wont allo.
Orillion cut off Trent.
Trent, we must let them do this said Orillion over the private channel. He then activated the group channel. Sirius fleet, we are to disengage and return to the Osiris. Jump hole co-ordinates are being uploaded in to your neural nets now
We cant let them do this! shouted Juni.
This may be our only opportunity to destroy the Nomads Juni
Yes sir replied Juni.
Halap. We wont forget the kindness your people showed us. Thank you said Orillion.
Thank you human. Take care of our people. No please, get your forces out of here. We will miss youfriends
The Dom Kavash mother ship cut all communications and their cruise engines fired up.
Ok people, you heard the man, pull back! said Orillion
The Sirius fleet engaged their engines and made a retreat to the jump hole. The Nomads that had stayed to fight them pursued.
Trent stopped at the entrance to the particle cloud and watched the Dom Kavash mother ship heading for the Nomad City.
Goodbye whispered Trent. He felt a little choked by the Dom Kavash bravery.
Trent this is no time for sight seeing. Come on!! screamed Juni who had noticed that Trent had stopped.
Trent turned his craft and entered formation with Juni as they headed through the particle cloud.
The fleet ahead of them stated to scramble through the jump hole. The remaining Battleships providing cover fire from the nomad ships that had pursued.
The fleet cleared the jump hole and a few of the Nomads who had evaded the Battleship fire jumped through the hole. Juni and Trent were they last to make it.
Your time has come said Trent to himself.
They both heard the huge explosion as Halap flew the mother in to the Nomad city.
Come on, lets go
Trent and Juni flew through the jump just in time.
As they cleared the hole, the fleet was mopping up the Nomad fighters who had passed through with them and the jump hole closed behind them.
A resounding cheer went out throughout the remaining ships when the last interceptor was destroyed.
Phew. That was way to close said Trent over the private comms to Juni.
Looks like well be spending that long vacation on Hawaii after all! replied Juni.
Trent laughed down the communications.
They could relax now the Nomad threat had gone.
Everyone, set a course for the Osiris, we will celebrate this great victory on board
The fleet set a course of the Osiris.
Chapter 16 To Fallen Heroes
Transports left the remaining battleships to dock with the Osiris.
On the deck there were celebrations. Champagne had been opened as everyone drank to the victory.
Orillion started to tap his glass until everyone was quiet.
Today is a great day for us and for Sirius. Today, we are all heroes!
Loud cheers echoed through the Osiris. Orillion got everybody quiet again.
To our fallen comrades, who fought bravely for their house, for Sirius, and for our right to live!
Everyone raised their glasses then lowered them
Orillion continued.
Finally, the bravery that we have witnessed here today will be remembered in the annals of human history. Our first contact with a friendly alien species. A species that helped us to eradicate our common enemy. May those brave warriors forever be in our thoughts. To Halap, and the Dom Kavash who sacrificed their own lives, to save ours! Orillion raised his glass. Everyone else followed.
Lets celebrate! shouted Orillion.
The deck of the Osiris broke out in a roar of cheers.
The party continued long in to the night with the Osiris bar drink supply being hit heavily.
King, Trent, Juni, Herr Von Claussen, Lord Hakkera and Tobias were all sitting down on a table in the Osiris bar.
So what now? Looks like were all unemployed! said King jokingly.
The table laughed.
Juni leant over in whispered in Trents ear.
I know whats now she said cheekily.
Trent grinned.
Oh do you now! he replied.
Hey! said King. Whats funny?
Everyone else at the table knew something was going on with Trent and Juni.
Oh King. So innocent! said Juni laughing as her and Trent got up to leave the table.
What? replied King genuinely confused about what was going on.
Orillion came walking over before Trent and Juni could leave.
Hey, Orillion said Trent.
Colonel Trent replied Orillion nodding. I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you all for helping The Order protect Sirius
What are you going to do now? asked Trent.
Take a long vacation. I have a friend who works for Spa and Cruise who can get me cheap tickets for any of their cruises
Juni and Trent looked at each other and smiled.
What about The Order? asked Von Claussen.
It will still be here. You never know when an alien race is going to show up! replied Orillion laughing.
Where is the Osiris going from here asked Hakkera.
Back to Hathor. And we still have our Dom Kavash friends to take care of. They have requested Sprague to be their new home. I intend to make sure that they get it
Well Said Trent. It has been a very long day. Now if youll excuse us, we are going to our quarters
See you in the morning Trent. You too Juni shouted King.
Hey, are those two
YES KING!!
